Recipe · 16 oz
Root Beer Float Soda
Everything you love about a float, sippable through a straw.
- 3 mintime
- 16 ozserves 1
- Nocaffeine
- Dairyas written
Root beerVanillaVanilla cold foamdessertcrafted
Ingredients
- 12 ozroot beer, cold
- 1 ozvanilla syrup
- 3 tbspvanilla cold foam
- for the foam: 2 tbsp heavy cream, 2 tbsp half & half, 1 tsp vanilla syrup
- Pebble or crushed ice
Steps
- 1Add the syrup to an empty 16 oz cup.
- 2Fill the cup to the top with pebble ice.
- 3Pour the root beer slowly down the side.
- 4Froth heavy cream, half & half and vanilla syrup for 20 to 30 seconds, until it holds soft peaks. Spoon it on top.
- 5Wide straw. First sip from the bottom.
Variations
- Swap the topper for mint.
- Try coconut instead of vanilla.
- Go bigger: fresh lime on top for texture.
FAQ
Does the Root Beer Float Soda have caffeine?
No. Root beer is usually caffeine-free; check your brand's label.
How do I make the Root Beer Float Soda sugar-free?
Use zero-sugar root beer and sugar-free vanilla syrup. Most big syrup brands sell sugar-free versions.
Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes. Use coconut cream, or make the foam with chilled barista oat milk.
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